First Win in 2004..

[Alan75]

A debut goal by Blackburn's new striker Jon Stead in the first half and two world class saves by Brad Friedel in the second half; gave Blackburn all 3 points this afternoon against Middlesbrough.

Final score Middlesbrough 0 Blackburn 1

Middlesbrough: Schwarzer, Mills, Southgate, Riggott, Queudrue, Mendieta (Nemeth 66), Parnaby (Downing 45), Doriva, Zenden, Juninho Paulista, Maccarone (Job 45).

Subs Not Used: Jones, Cooper.

Blackburn: Friedel, Babbel, Todd, Short, Gray, Emerton, Douglas, Flitcroft, Neill, Stead (Tugay 85), Gallagher (Jansen 65).

Subs Not Used: Enckelman, Cole, Johansson.

Yellow cards: Douglas.

Attendance: 28,307.

Referee: Rob Styles.

Link to Match Report.